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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 530.40 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 530.40 and 322.42 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 530.40 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/530.40 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 530.40 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 171,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,011.57/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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